AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,749 km
3,572 miles
KCA
Kuqa
China
Distance
5,749 km
3,572 mi / 3,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
69°
east northeast

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AMS KCA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Kuqa Airport
IATA Code AMS KCA
ICAO Code EHAM ZWKC
City Amsterdam Kuqa
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 3,524 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 41.720000, 82.990000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Kuqa (KCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Kuqa Airport (KCA) in Kuqa, China is 5,749 kilometers (3,572 miles / 3,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:06 in Amsterdam, it's 01:06 in Kuqa. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,535 feet between the two airports. Kuqa Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Kuqa (KCA) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Kuqa Airport (KCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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